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Would you trust a 3rd party for power adapaters?
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jeff k
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Dec 18, 2014, 03:39 PM
 
I would like a backup for my macbook air. Would you trust a 3rd party? I've heard of newegg. Never used them yet This is just a random link I found. Like to get opinions on this. (usually this item is $73 made by Apple.) Thanks

45W MagSafe2 Power Charger Adapter for Apple MacBook Air A1436 A1466 11" 13" - Newegg.com
     
Mike Wuerthele
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Dec 18, 2014, 04:01 PM
 
Newegg is fine, but I've been leery about third-party chargers for ages, to say nothing of Apple's fussy MagSafe connector clones on it.
     
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Dec 18, 2014, 04:35 PM
 
Mike, ok so Newegg is good, but you would only go with Apple made charger?
     
Mike Wuerthele
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Dec 18, 2014, 05:05 PM
 
Yeah.
     
TomSawyer
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Dec 19, 2014, 01:36 PM
 
For MagSafe adapters go with Apple. If you are interested in other mainstream adapters most generic power supplies offered by reputable vendors are a viable cost-effective alternative.
     
   
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